Comparison

Threes! vs SevenBloks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Threes!

A captivating number-sliding puzzle game that offers an endless challenge. Swipe to combine matching numbers, grow your score, and discover adorable characters. This is a complete, buy-once experience with no in-app purchases or ads.

Highlights
  • Number sliding puzzle gameplay
  • Endless challenge
  • Adorable characters
  • Heart-warming soundtrack
  • No in-app purchases
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the buy-once-play-forever version. ³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!! ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ “You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer “It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS8 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack ³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE: ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ³ Optimized by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes.

About

SevenBloks

Engage your mind with this addictive puzzle game. Strategically clear blocks by forming rows and columns, with no time pressure. Utilize special blocks and explore different game modes to achieve high scores and unlock new challenges.

Highlights
  • Clear blocks by creating rows and columns
  • No time pressure, think at your own pace
  • Score multipliers with sequences
  • Special attack blocks
  • Classic and Toughness game modes
  • Unlockable secret game mode
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Addictive, exciting puzzle game that teases the brain. One thousand years ago, the masters of this land transported their most sacred possession, the powerful 8-block, across seven worlds. On the last day, in the eighth world, the block was lost, nowhere to be found again. Can you find and retrieve the mythical 8-block from its long lost position? Features: • Clear blocks numbered 1 to 7 by creating rows and columns of certain sizes • No clock, no stress, think about every move in your own time • Make sequences to massively increase your score • Use special attack blocks to get out of sticky situations • Two game modes: Classic and Toughness • Bonus levels that unlock a secret new game mode • Game Center™ leaderboards and achievements • Watch out! SevenBloks is addictive! • Dark mode supported • MFi controllers supported • NO intrusive advertising • NO forced watching of videos • NO pay-to-continue • NO pay-for-upgrades • NO pay-to-win Like all other P-Edge media games, SevenBloks is made for you without intrusive advertising and without wanting to monetize everything you do. Ads are only shown at the bottom of the screen, and for a small fee you can get rid of them for ever!

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
SevenBloks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SevenBloks at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. SevenBloks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0). Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SevenBloks is free to download; Threes! costs $5.99 up front. SevenBloks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threes! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SevenBloks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 86% of SevenBloks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, SevenBloks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Threes! versus SevenBloks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!SevenBloks
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings)4.7 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better239
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCP-Edge media

Customer experience

Threes!

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews932 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative13.3%

SevenBloks

All ratings239 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Threes!

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming art style and music
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 💰 Worth the purchase price
  • 🕰️ Great for short bursts of play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues on some devices
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay can become monotonous
  • 🤖 Randomness and lack of control can be frustrating
  • 💲 Paid version has unnecessary ads and distractions

SevenBloks

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great Drop7 replacement
  • 💡 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • ✨ Visually appealing graphics
  • 💰 No pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🚫 No annoying ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent touch response
  • 📉 Power-up levels seem backwards
  • 😵‍💫 Leaderboards not updating
  • 🎨 Bland backdrop in new update
  • ❓ Unclear game rules/bugs

Bugs and requests

Threes!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Unresponsive controls and swipe detection issues
  • Syncing problems with Game Center

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Ability to save/load game progress
  • Leaderboards and achievements

SevenBloks

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Tiles dropping in wrong columns
  • Post-game power ups not working correctly
  • Toughness score not showing on leaderboard
  • New update makes screen smaller with bland backdrop
  • Blocks not clearing when matched
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  • Glass blocks not cracking
  • +1 power in 8 game turns blocks into 1s instead of 8s
  • Leaderboards not updating scores
  • Banners blocking game on iPhone 6s+

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to see the next block
  • Drop7 mode (no ice blocks)
  • Dark mode
  • Fix power-up levels
  • Fix leaderboard score updates
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  • Clarify game rules/bugs
  • Improve touch response
  • Explain coin functionality

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SevenBloks

One-time1
  • Full version, no ads$5.99

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SevenBloks free?
SevenBloks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Threes! or SevenBloks?
SevenBloks is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while SevenBloks averages 4.7 from 239 ratings.
Do Threes! or SevenBloks have ads?
SevenBloks shows ads; Threes! does not.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or SevenBloks?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and SevenBloks monthly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on November 6, 2026 and SevenBloks on November 1, 2026.

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